Dicho español · Spanish proverb
«A su tiempo maduran las uvas.»
Word for word
In their time, grapes ripen.
What it really means
The closest English equivalent: Everything ripens in its own time.
Said to encourage patience, especially when waiting for something to develop naturally. It reminds people not to rush important processes.
Hear it in a sentence
Todavía no está listo para el puesto, pero a su tiempo maduran las uvas.
He's not ready for the position yet, but in their time, grapes ripen.
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